Paralegal

Canadian Solar • Jeffersonville, IN

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Canadian Solar is seeking a corporate/commercial paralegal to fill a vacancy in its legal team at the parent company level. This position is ideal for a paralegal with experience in corporate law, compliance, contract management, and who is interested in international legal operations and renewable energy technologies. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a must. You will be supporting the parent company, as well as its subsidiaries in over 20 countries worldwide in the areas of manufacturing, solar and battery project development, and solar, inverter and battery sales. This is a full-time position, with hybrid work options available, located in Jeffersonville, IN.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience (role will be tailored to experience level and more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply)
• Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines
• Creative, versatile and adaptable team-player, willing to work on shifting departmental needs with enthusiasm

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Previous law firm or in-house corporate/commercial experience preferred
• Experience with MS Teams, Docusign, PowerPoint, SharePoint and virtual data rooms helpful

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review, execution, distribution, and filing of various agreements and legal documents
• Coordinate the formation, registration, and dissolution of legal entities, including communicating with registered agents
• Maintain records and document management systems
• Assist with the organization and population of virtual data rooms
• Provide day-to-day legal support to parent company and subsidiary operations globally
• Assist in implementing policies and carrying out procedures related to compliance matters, such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, confidentiality agreements and more
• Assist in the development of legal policies, processes, and resources at the parent company level
• Ensure that all activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and that transactions comply with Canadian Solar policies and procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability coverages
• personal leave and sick days
• performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level